Wandering around the streets at this time of year can be rather atmospheric and gets me into quite a Christmassy mood.
My first images are from 5 Aldermanbury Square, which is the first office I pass as I head into the City. I was taking pictures from the outside to start with …
Then I got into a conversation with the building manager who was outside having a vape. I congratulated him on this year’s display (which they are very proud of) and he invited me in so I could get a fuller picture. Here it is …
Writing this blog can be such fun!
More office trees. Somehow they make these reception areas look more cosy …
A few reindeer on the loose …
I don’t know about you, but I think that wall in the background is rather creepy.
I popped into the lovely St Lawrence Jewry church, where the tree has a slightly wonky star …
The church contains some of the best stained glass in the City and I particularly love the two angels. One is holding the shell of the destroyed church, roof and windows gone and what is left of the building filled with rubble. St Paul’s in the background is silhouetted by fire and the buildings on the right are ablaze as searchlights pierce the sky, the Blitz in all its horror …
The second angel is holding the church after restoration …
You can read more in my blog dedicated to the City churches stained glass.
The tree outside St Mary-le-Bow …
New Change …
Outside the Holy Sepulchre Church, Holborn Viaduct …
‘Trumpet Flowers’ at City Point. Press the ‘button’ and music plays as the colours change …
Not surprisingly, children love it.
City Point offices make a contribution …
London Wall Christmas lights …
More reindeer on the loose …
Framed by the medieval remains of St Elsyng Spital …
Another evening surprise at St Elsyng, a string quartet …
A glimpse through the trees …
Old business premises in Cloth Fair …
In Fortune Park – fancy a coffee?
The Barbican tree at dusk …
St Giles at Christmas from different perspectives …
And finally, the Andrewes House car park lights – simply the best display on the Barbican Estate …
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